Donald has a long history of leaking material about himself when he thinks it's in his interest.

David Cay Johnston

The portion of the 2005 tax return revealed Trump reported $150 million in income and paid $38 million in taxes. The White House's statement on the matter supported the returns revealed by Johnston.

The White House statement harshly criticized the story, saying it was "illegal to steal and publish tax returns."

** FILE ** In this June 7, 1995 file photograph, Donald Trump is seen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after taking his flagship Trump Plaza Casino public in New York City. Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., based in Atlantic City, New Jersey, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey. Trump and his daughter Ivanka resigned from the company's board Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, after growing frustrated with bondholders. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens,File)